Directions to Biosystems Engineering & Soil Science

(2506 E.J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, 865-974-7266, 974-7237)


US-129 N from the airport/Alcoa/Maryville.
  • Right on TN-158 ramp toward Neyland Dr./University of Tennessee for 0.1 miles.
  • See "Campus access" below.


    I-40 E from Nashville, or I-75 N from Atlanta/Chattanooga.
  • Right onto Alcoa Hwy/TN-115 S/TN-73 S via Exit 386B toward Airport/Smoky Mts. for 1 mile.
  • Right on TN-158 ramp toward Neyland Dr./University of Tennessee for 0.1 miles.
  • See "Campus access" below.


    I-75 S from Lexington.
  • Take I-275 S toward Knoxville for 3.3 miles.
  • Merge onto I-40 W for 0.5 miles.
  • Right onto Alcoa Hwy/TN-115 S/TN-73 S via Exit 386B toward Airport/Smoky Mts. for 1.5 miles.
  • Right on TN-158 ramp toward Neyland Dr./University of Tennessee for 0.1 miles.
  • See "Campus access" below.


    I-40 W from Asheville, or I-81 into I-40 W from Bristol.
  • Right onto Alcoa Hwy/TN-115 S/TN-73 S via Exit 386B toward Airport/Smoky Mts. for 1.5 miles.
  • Right on TN-158 ramp toward Neyland Dr./University of Tennessee for 0.1 miles.
  • See "Campus access" below.


    Campus access
  • Left onto Neyland Drive for ~0.2 miles.
  • Left onto Joe Johnson Drive for 0.1 miles.
  • Left onto E.J. Chapman Drive.
  • BESS Lab is immediately on the right, followed by BESS Office.
  • Plant Biotech is on the left, across from BESS Office.
  • Temporary parking is at the top of the hill, to the right of Morgan Hall.
  • A temporary parking permit may be obtained from 105 Morgan Hall.


  • BESS Lab

    BESS Office

    Plant Biotech

    Morgan Hall
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